About

Chef Olivia Hurst

Chef Olivia Hurst—known to many as "Chef Liv" at Cattle Shed Wine & Steak Bar—found her love for cooking early, inspired by her grandmother's holiday meals that brought family together around the table. After discovering her passion for hospitality while working at Uncle Julio's in Buckhead, she left college to pursue a culinary career full time.

Hurst trained at Buckhead Life Restaurant Group's Atlanta Fish Market and Kyma, where she spent five years under executive chef Pano Karatassos, rising from line cook to sous chef. In 2022, she won the "Tiny But Mighty" episode of Food Network's Chopped.

As head chef at Cattle Shed, Hurst has helped shape the restaurant into an award-winning destination, earning honors including Best Overall Restaurant at Taste of Alpharetta's People's Choice Awards and Best Forsyth Restaurant in Atlanta Magazine's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards. Her goal is simple: create exceptional food and an unforgettable experience that keeps guests coming back.

To serve well-prepared, delicious food, craft beers, bourbons, wine and cocktails with prompt and friendly service in a well-maintained and comfortable environment.

To ensure that every guest who visits the restaurant leaves happy and excited to return again and again.

To provide all who work at Big Table Restaurants with a happy, friendly and comfortable work environment that encourages long-term and satisfying employment.